Minister Mukesh Patel lauds AM/NS India for CSR Initiatives and contributing towards employment generation

Surat (Gujarat) [India], February 6:  Mukesh Patel, Minister of State for Forest and Environment, lauded ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) for diversifying its workforce, especially in roles traditionally held by men.

Speaking at a recent event to mark the handing over of two trucks to the Forest Department by AM/NS Ports Hazira Limited, a subsidiary of AM/NS India, the Minister welcomed the inclusion of 300 women, including engineers, in its workforce by AM/NS India in the past year. The Minister noted that it was heartening to see the company going beyond conventional roles, and employing women as drivers, safety marshals and crane operators.